July 1880 Victorian colonial election

July 1880 Victorian colonial election

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All 86 seats in the Victorian Legislative Assembly
First party Second party   Leader Graham Berry James Service Party Liberal (Protectionist) Constitutionalist Leader's seat Geelong Maldon Seats won 49 35 Percentage 53.93 45.31
Premier before election James Service Constitutionalist Elected Premier Graham Berry Liberal

The July 1880 Victorian colonial election was held on 14 July 1880 to elect the 11th Parliament of Victoria. All 86 seats in 55 electorates in the Legislative Assembly were up for election, though eight seats were uncontested.^[1]

There were 31 single-member, 20 two-member and 5 three-member electorates.^[1]

The Constitutionalist (moderate liberal) government of James Service was defeated by the liberal (or protectionist) opposition led by Graham Berry, who formed a new government on 3 August 1880.^[1][2]